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1. Andersen, Hans Christian (2004). For sure! For sure!. Little Rock: August House Littlefork.

Abstract:
Did you know that chickens gossip too? Come read about one chick that plucks out her feathers, supposedly to look good and impress her rooster. After one of her feathers is plucker, an owl sees her actions and spreads the word. The story gets turned around and exaggerated especially when the newspaper prints it.

Katie Armbruster, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Behavior] [Birds] [Chicken] [Death] [Differences] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Fly] [Friendship] [Gossip] [Hearing] [Loss] [Love] [Newspaper] [Owl] [Peace] [Play] [Storytelling] [Truth]
2. Aylesworth, Jim (1999). The full belly bowl. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
After being captured by a fox, a wee man is rescued and nurtured by a very old man for three days. In appreciation of the old man's kindness, a bowl is left on his porch with a note about its special powers. The beautiful full, belly bowl multiplies any item placed in it. This brings both happiness and trouble to the old man.

Abstract provided by Amber Lakes, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Art] [Caring] [Cat] [Correspondence] [Fable] [Food] [Fox] [Greed] [Helping] [Hunger] [Insects] [Magic] [Money] [Mouse] [Nutrition] [Sleep] [Spider] [Wealth]
3. Aylesworth, Jim (2003). Goldilocks and the three bears. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
A curious little girl sometimes forgets what her mother tells her. Sometimes this gets her into trouble. One such time found her deep into the woods at a cottage belonging to three bears. You probably know the rest of the story.

Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Curiosity] [Disobedience] [Fable] [Family] [Folktale] [Food] [Forest] [Forgetful] [Parents] [Sizes] [Sleep]
4. Babbit, Natalie (1998). Ouch!. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A baby born with the destiny of marrying a princess is brought by the King and thrown into the river to prevent a possible marriage with his newborn daughter. Rescued by a loving couple, the boy grows up and meets the King once again. The Kings plan to kill the young man backfires again and the young man marries the princess. As a test, the King sends the new prince to steal the golden hairs off the devil's head. In a surprise ending, the prince prevails, but the King is not so lucky.

Abstract provided by Amber Lakes, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anger] [Architecture] [Baby] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bridge] [Confidence] [Correspondence] [Dancing] [Death] [Devils] [Dreams] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forest] [Happiness] [Lost] [Magic] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [River] [River] [Royalty] [Secrets] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Trick] [Wedding]
5. Berenzy, Alix (1989). A frog prince. New York: Henry Holt and Co..

Abstract:
This is a life lesson concerning "love is in the eyes of the beholder". This story show how love turned a common frog into a prince.

Abstract provided by Marybeth Neenan, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Assertiveness] [Beauty] [Body Image] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Fable] [Fantasy] [Frog] [Goal Setting] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
6. Berger, Barbara Helen (1986). When the sun rose. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
A lonely little girl had an imaginary playmate come one sunny day. She brought color, warmth, and enjoyment. The playmate left when the sun set with a promise to return when the sun rose the next day.

Abstract provided by Jacqui Lott, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Colors] [Fable] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sun]
7. Berger, Barbara Helen (1984). Grandfather twilight. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Grandfather Twilight takes a pearl from his chest every night, and walks to the sea where he puts it in the sky. It is the moon.

Abstract provided by Katie Maroney, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Fable] [Imagination] [Moon] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication]
8. Bradfield, Roger (1967). A good knight for dragons. New York: Young Scott Books.

Abstract:
A nice, good-hearted prince named Cedric is in for a predicament. His father, the King, wants Cedric to sword the Dragon to proved that he can rule the kingdom. However, Cedric hates to fight and hates violence. At the end, Cedric humorously gets out of the situation while still earning respect and the kingdom.

Abstract provided by Jenny Davis, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Fable] [Family] [Fight] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
9. Brown, Marcia (1982). Shadow. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
The village storytellers and shamans of African expound on the important, mysterious, haunted, and enchanted life of shadows.

Abstract provided by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1982 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cow] [Dancing] [Eagle] [Elephant] [Fable] [Fire] [Forest] [Insects] [Magic] [Mystery] [Night] [Reptiles] [River] [Scorpion] [Shadows] [Snake] [Spy] [Storytelling] [Tree] [War]
10. Bynum, Eboni//Jackson, Roland (2004). Jamari's drum. Toronto, Canada: Groundwood Books.

Abstract:
Jamari grows up drawn to the beating of the djembe, the keeper of the peace, the great drum of his Mali village beating to pacify the mountain. Jamari grows older and becomes the drummer of the djembe. He eventually gets caught up in other aspects of village life. When the village is once again threatened by the angry mountain, Jamari returns to his post as drummer for village peace.

Abstract provided byTony Kinne, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Clothing] [Community] [Dedication] [Fable] [Family] [Five Senses] [Harmony] [Instruments] [Language] [Marriage] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Music] [Peace] [Rhythm] [Storytelling] [Traditions]
11. Carey, Valerie Scho (1987). The devil and mother crump. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Mother Crump was meaner than the devil. The devil came to get her and take her to hell, but she outsmarted him. When she died, neither heaven or hell would have her, so she went to the sky. This is where heat lightning comes from.

Abstract provided by Katie Maroney, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Decision Making] [Devils] [Fable] [Goal Setting] [Nature] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
12. Child, Lauren (2000). Beware of the storybook wolves. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
Herb loves being read storybooks by his mother, as long as she takes the books out of his room when she is done. Tonight though, his mother gets distracted and forgets the book. As Herb is just about to fall asleep, two wolves jump out of the book with the intention of eating him. Herb must now find a way to keep them from eating him. With the help of a fairy godmother (from another book!), Herb escapes the hungry wolves.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Books] [Caterpillar] [Critical Thinking] [Dreams] [Fable] [Fear] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Food] [Godmother] [Magic] [Peer Resistance] [Smell] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Telephone] [Witches] [Wolf]
13. Dixon, Ann (1994). The sleeping lady. Anchorage, AL: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
Nekatla and Susitha are a young couple preparing to wed. THe wedding is put on hold when war breaks out, and Nekatla must travel to another village to try to restore peace. Susitha waits on a grassy hill for Nekatla to return, and she falls asleep. Nekatla is killed in war, and Susitha never awakens and is now known as the sleeping lady.

Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Anger] [Author's Note] [Bravery] [Celebration] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Culture] [Death] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Fable] [Feelings] [Happiness] [History] [Hope] [Loss] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Relationship] [Sleep] [Snow] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Violence] [War] [Weather] [Wedding] [Worry]
14. Edwards, Pamela Duncan//Cole, Henry (1997). Dinorella: A prehistoric fairy tale. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Do you remember what happened to Cinderella?Well, Dinorella not only goes to the ball, but she defends the duke against a hungry deinonychus. The dinosaur dames, Dora and Doris, want the jewels but Dinorella has but one dazzling jewel.

Abstract provided by Inger Birkholm, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Empathy] [Fable] [Fantasy] [Happiness] [Heroism] [Laziness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [Peer Resistance] [Selfishness]
15. Egielski, Richard (1997). The gingerbread boy. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A woman makes a gingerbread boy who escapes into the city. He crosses the paths of many people, all of whom want to eat him. The gingerbread boy is too fast to be caught until he encounters a smart fox.

Abstract provided by Erin Okamoto, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Escape] [Fable] [Fox] [Rhyme] [Running Away]
16. Farmer, Nancy (1999). Casey jones's fireman: The story of sim webb. New York: Phyllis Fogelman Books.

Abstract:
Sim Webb is finally getting his chance to work on a train for the famous Casey Jones. Casey is putting a brand new whistle on his train, but Casey knows it's a bad idea. He knows that something bad is about to happen.

Abstract provided by Inger Birkholm, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [African American] [Ambition] [Angel] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bias] [Bravery] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discrimination] [Fable] [Fire] [Heroism] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Prejudice] [Rescue] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Tobacco] [Train] [Transportation]
17. Fields, Terri (2007). Burro's tortillas. Mount Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
Burro finds it hard to get any help from his friends as he diligently works to turn corn into tortillas. Expect repetition, puns, and an accurate picture of the traditional way that tortillas are made.

Provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Central America] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Cooking] [Coyote] [Donkey] [Fable] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Hard Work] [Language] [Mexico] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Pattern] [Plants] [Rabbit] [Repetition] [Sadness] [Spanish]
18. Grant, Joan Marshall (1991). The blue faience hippopotamus. New York: Green Tiger Press.

Abstract:
A hippopotamus falls in love with an Egyptian princess. He finds a magician who turns him into a statue. The princess discovers the statue and there is a surprise ending.

Abstract provided by Angela Roach, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Baby] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Egyptian] [Fable] [Feelings] [Hippopotamus] [Love] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Stress Management] [Surprises] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]
19. Heins, Ethel (1995). The cat and the cook and other fables of krylov. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Twelve fables from Ivan Krylov of Russia are presented. Some of the fables include "The Cat and the Cook," "The Swan, the Pike, and the Crab," and "The Miser." Many of these fables feature animals with a valuable moral built in.

Abstract provided by Kerry Gray, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Crab] [Critical Thinking] [Crustaceans] [Decision Making] [Donkey] [Eagle] [Fable] [Fish] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Goblins] [Insects] [Monkey] [Nutrition] [Spider] [Swan] [Verbal Communication] [Wolf]
20. Henrietta (1995). A country mouse in the town house: A hide-and-seek fable. New York: DK Publishing Inc..

Abstract:
A content country mouse receives an invitation from a friend in the city. Her friend promises delightful foods but fails to mention a prowling dog and cat. While the country mouse finds her friend's house elegant and full of food, she would rather be in the country without the cat and dog.

Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Fable] [Flowers] [Food] [Garden] [Home] [Mouse] [Photograph] [Plants] [Rhyme]
21. Hru, Dakari (1993). Joshua's masai mask. New York: Lee & Low Books.

Abstract:
When Joshua is pressured by his parents to play his African instrument in the school talent show, he is embarrassed because it is not as cool as the rap his friends will do. His uncle then gives him a magical mask which makes Joshua seem cool to other people. When he realizes he would rather make music with his Kalimmba, he is a hit at the talent show.

Abstract provided by Mindy Hastings, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African American] [Competition] [Embarrassment] [Empathy] [Fable] [Family] [Instruments] [Magic] [Music] [Parents] [Performance] [School]
22. Ketteman, Helen (2004). Armadilly chili. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Billie decides to make armadilly chili. She asks her friends to help her but they are all busy and do not want to help. After Billie makes the chili, all of her friends knock on her door. Billie will not let them eat because they wouldn't help. She soon realizes her chili is missing something: her friends!

Abstract provided by Kristina Conklin, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Anger] [Animals] [Armadillo] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Bluebird] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Exercise] [Fable] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Guilt] [Habitat] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Insects] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Reptiles] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Skating] [Spider] [Stress Management] [Tarantula] [Toad] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
23. Krauss, Ruth (1954). I'll be you and you be me. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Would you and your friends like to read the poems, plays, fairy tales, and songs in this book?Which parts will you pantomime?

Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acting] [Animals] [Fable] [Friendship] [Monkey] [Poetry] [Song]
24. Lester, Julius (1996). Sam and the tigers: A new telling of little black sambo. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A boy named Sam picks out bright clothes for his first day of school. On his way to school he runs into some tigers who want to eat him but he trades his bright clothes for his life. His bright clothes cause such a ruckus among the tigers that they fight each other and Sam gets his clothes back.

Abstract provided by Janie Earle, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [African American] [Anger] [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Clothing] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Elephant] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Food] [Fox] [Giraffe] [Hunger] [Lion] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [School] [Tiger] [Umbrella] [Wolf]
25. Lionni, Leo (1985). Frederick's fables. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
Many animals go through several adventures. Some of them learn lessons, solve conflicts, and make discoveries.

Abstract prodived by Angela Roach, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Chicken] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Crocodile] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Diversity] [Envy] [Fable] [Feelings] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Individuality] [Jealousy] [Kindness] [Learning] [Mice] [Mollusks] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Opinions] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Reptiles] [Snail] [Stress Management] [Toys] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Woods]
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